A charming story about a girl who learns a beloved family tradition and the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown, from two Pura Belpré award-winning creators.

Today is Corina’s birthday, and she’s excited to wear the biggest crown with the most beautiful flowers picked from her abuela’s garden.

Each flower tells a special story about all the ways Corina is rooted in the family she loves.

With elegant and eye-catching illustrations from award-winning artist Elisa Chavarri, this charming story shares a beloved family tradition through one girl’s journey of self-discovery as she learns about the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown.

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Laekan Zea Kemp

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Laekan Zea Kemp is the author of the picture book A Crown for Corina as well as middle grade and young adult novels, including the Pura Belpré Honor book Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet. She lives in Austin, Texas. Laekan invites you to visit her at laekanzeakemp.com or follow her on social media @LaekanZeaKemp.

Magdalena Mora is a Minneapolis-based illustrator and designer. She’s illustrated numerous award-winning books including Stephen Briseño’s The Notebook Keeper, Claudia Guadalupe Martínez’s Still Dreaming/Seguimos Soñando, and Elana K. Arnold’s The Fish of Small Wishes. Magdalena invites you to see more of her work at magdalenamora.com.

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